Police Service Aide at Town of Palm Beach – Palm Beach, Florida

This position is responsible for enforcing the Town’s parking ordinances and regulations. This unit is responsible for the serviceability of parking control devices, markings and signs. Enforces all traffic and parking regulations by issuing parking citations, checks for vehicles in the Town that have not paid overdue paring fines, and completes written reports. This position investigates crashes, completes crash reports, and issues Uniform Traffic Citations (where applicable) in accordance with state law. This position is responsible for traffic control for school zones, pedestrian crossings, traffic mitigation efforts, and elsewhere as directed.

• Enforces all traffic and parking regulations by issuing parking citations.
• Enforces and checks for vehicles in the Town that have not paid overdue parking fines. When discovered, Vehicle Immobilization Devices (traffic boots) must be installed.
• Makes traffic surveys and completes written reports.
• Operates Town automobiles safely in normal day-to-day driving.
• Directs traffic at intersections with accidents, school crossings, traffic mitigation, and elsewhere as directed.
• Answers any questions about the Town area or parking ordinances to the public, as well as answering calls related to paid parking programs.
• Investigates crashes (to include photographs, evidence submission, report writing, and follow-up activities) and issues Uniform Traffic Citations in accordance with state law.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) affidavits.
• Escorts vendors and guests within the Police Department as directed.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the Parking Enforcement Field Training Program, which includes passing the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) exam, based on course availability and assignment by the supervisor.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted Florida driver's license.
• Must have the ability to work all shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. May be mandated to work extended hours and/or days as deemed necessary for operational needs.
• Must have successfully completed a Police Service Aide Academy or currently enrolled in a Police Service Aide Academy or equivalent.
• Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for the position of Police Service Aide as dictated by FSS 943.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to observe situations and take proper action.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations.
• Ability to enforce Town ordinances with firmness, tact and impartiality.
• Ability to operate and care for Town vehicles used in the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to direct traffic.
• Ability to operate parking enforcement unit technology and tools.